Funding

Place of application: Local offices of the state Department of Social Services.

Scope of coverage: Optional state supplement provided to every needy aged, blind, and disabled person who lives in an assisted living facility (domiciliary institution) or in an approved adult family care home and who is eligible for SSI benefits or would be eligible except for excess income. Children under age 18 are not eligible for optional supplementation.

Resource limitations: Federal SSI regulations apply.

Income exclusions: Federal SSI regulations apply. In addition, when applicable, a disregard for income allotted to the support of children or spouse at home is allowed.